Toddlers and children of all ages benefit from this great activity and can spend hours at a time with it. Plus with this recipe, you don't have to worry about your toddler ingesting anything harmful.Get Ready!Saucepan 2 cups flour1 cup salt1 teaspoon cream of tartar2 tablespoons oil1 teaspoon food coloring (you can play around with natural colors to add as well)2 cups waterVariation: for yummy-scented dough, add a bottle of vanilla or banana extract to the water.Get Set! Mix all the ingredients in the saucepan and make sure to stir constantly. Cook dough over on medium heat until the dough falls away from the sides of the pan. Remove the cooked dough and knead it for 3 to 5 minutes.Go!It’s Playdough time! This recipe makes very smooth and pliable dough that’s just right for little hands. Set Playdough out on a clean surface and enjoy the fun! Make sure to store the dough in an air-tight container. There is no need to refrigerate it.